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| Arenas meets with authorities on guns in locker |
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01/04/2010 |
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WASHINGTON (AP) -Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas says he took unloaded guns from his locker in a ``misguided effort to play a joke'' on a teammate. Arenas released a written statement after meeting with law enforcement officials Monday. Arenas' lawyer says the player voluntarily met with prosecutors and detectives and answered every question during a two-hour interview. In the statement, Arenas acknowledges that ``what I did was a mistake and was wrong.'' He says he now realizes ``there's no such |
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| Crittenton's agent says he did nothing wrong |
NBA Basketball |
01/04/2010 |
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WASHINGTON (AP) -An agent for the Washington Wizards' Javaris Crittenton is responding to reports of a locker room dispute by saying his client hasn't broken any laws. The New York Post has reported that Crittenton and Wizards star Gilbert Arenas drew guns on each other in a locker room dispute. Arenas has acknowledged bringing guns to the locker room in the past, but has declined to discuss specifics of the incident. Arenas is scheduled to meet with authorities about the matter on Monday. Crittenton's a |
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| Wizards' Arenas not talking after practice |
NBA Basketball |
01/03/2010 |
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WASHINGTON (AP) -A day after acknowledging ``bad judgment'' for bringing guns to the locker room, embattled guard Gilbert Arenas was not talking after practice. The Washington Wizards guard is to meet with law enforcement Monday. Arenas is being investigated by federal and local authorities. On Saturday, Arenas also denied that he gambles and said there are misconceptions about a dispute between him and teammate Javaris Crittenton. Coach Flip Saunders spoke at practice Sunday and questioned the way in wh |
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| Spurs continue to dominate Wizards |
NBA Basketball |
01/03/2010 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Tim Duncan went 10-of-16 from the field on his way to 23 points while pulling down seven rebounds, as the San Antonio Spurs continued their recent dominance over the Washington Wizards with a 97-86 victory at Verizon Center. Roger Mason added a season-high 20 points off the bench for the Spurs, who have topped the Wizards nine straight times, including a 106-84 rout in the Alamo City on November 21. Tony Parker chipped in 12 points and seven assists, while Richard Jefferson ende |
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| Arenas takes responsibility for 'bad judgment' |
NBA Basketball |
01/02/2010 |
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WASHINGTON (AP) -Gilbert Arenas is taking responsibility for what he calls his ``bad judgment'' in bringing guns into the Washington Wizards locker room. Arenas spoke after Saturday night's 97-86 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. His remarks also came shortly after the family of late Wizards owner Abe Pollin said it was ``extremely poor judgment'' that guns were brought to the Verizon Center. Asked for his reaction, Arenas said: ``I agree. That's bad judgment on my part to store them in here, and I take respo |
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| Pollin family speaks out on Arenas gun inquiry |
NBA Basketball |
01/02/2010 |
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WASHINGTON (AP) -The family of former Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin (POHL-in) is speaking out about the investigation into Gilbert Arenas and guns in the locker room. A statement released by the family Saturday night says: ``The fact that guns were brought to the Verizon Center is dangerous and disappointing and showed extremely poor judgment.'' The statements adds that guns ``have absolutely no place in a workplace environment and we will take further steps to ensure this never happens again.'' Th |
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| Streaking Spurs battle sinking Wizards |
NBA Basketball |
01/02/2010 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The streaking San Antonio Spurs invade the nation's capital on Saturday hoping to continue their dominance over a Washington Wizards team embroiled in controversy. The Spurs have topped the Wizards eight straight times, including a 106-84 rout in the Alamo City on Nov. 21. In fact, Washington hasn't been able to beat San Antonio since a 110-95 win on Nov. 12, 2005. Most recently the Spurs earned their fourth straight win Thursday when Tim Duncan finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds, as San |
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| Reports: Arenas, teammate pull guns on each other |
NBA Basketball |
01/01/2010 |
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Washington Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton reportedly drew guns on each other during a locker-room argument over a gambling debt. Law enforcement is investigating the presence of weapons in the locker room, and the league is not taking action now. The Wizards said Friday they are cooperating with authorities and the NBA and ``take this situation and the ongoing investigation very seriously.'' The team had no further comment. Arenas, a three-time All Star, tweeted Friday about the |
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| Report: Arenas and Crittenton draw guns in Wizards locker room |
NBA Basketball |
01/01/2010 |
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| New York, NY (MySportsbook) - Washington Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton reportedly pulled guns on each other over a gambling debt on Christmas Eve. The New York Post cited league sources as saying Crittenton became angry when Arenas failed to pay a gambling debt, sparking the standoff. The Post said Arenas pulled his gun first and Crittenton followed in response. It was late on Christmas Eve when the Wizards revealed that Arenas had stored firearms in a locked container in his locker. |
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| Pacers hope to snap skid vs. Grizz |
NBA Basketball |
12/30/2009 |
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| tonight's tilt. Memphis will commence a four-game road trip Wednesday against the Pacers, Suns, Blazers and Jazz, and is 4-11 away from home this season. It has won four of its last five games, including Monday's 116-111 overtime victory versus the Washington Wizards at FedEx Forum. Zach Randolph scored six of his 23 points in overtime and also grabbed 19 boards for Memphis, which got 28 points, seven rebounds and six assists from O.J. Mayo. Mike Conley chipped in a season-high 22 points and Marc Gasol ended wit |
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